Ny Cheddar Cheese

Ny Cheddar Cheese carries a safety score of 3/5 and appears in 21 indexed US food products.

Safety score 60.0%

3/5 from FDA SAFFA + CSPI Chemical Cuisine

How common is vs other flagged additives?

Number of indexed products containing each of the most common flagged additives — Ny Cheddar Cheese highlighted.

Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.

Caramel Coloring22612Red 4021595Yellow 518987Carrageenan17853Blue 116643Yellow 613560Sucralose10490Ny Cheddar Cheese21
Indexed products containing each flagged additive. Source: Open Food Facts ingredient lists × FDA SAFFA × CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Safety Score
3/5

Safety Assessment

Ny Cheddar Cheese has a moderate safety profile (3/5). While approved for use, some studies or consumer advocacy groups have raised questions about certain aspects of this ingredient. Consumers who prefer caution may wish to limit intake.

What the Data Says About

Ny Cheddar Cheese currently appears in 21 products across the OpenFoodFacts catalog we index, which gives a concrete measure of its footprint on US grocery shelves. Our internal safety score of 3/5 synthesizes FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status with the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) Chemical Cuisine classification. These two frameworks capture different questions: regulators ask whether exposure at typical intake is acceptable, while consumer-advocacy groups examine cumulative dietary load and vulnerable-population risk.

Ny Cheddar Cheese serves one or more technical functions in food manufacturing — stabilization, flavor, preservation, or structural role — which explains its presence across multiple product categories in our database. Inspection and outbreak records frequently trace back to control failures around functional additives, whether through batch contamination, undisclosed substitutions, or labeling mismatches that trigger recall classifications by the FDA.

No specific concern flags are attached to Ny Cheddar Cheese in our current data snapshot beyond the regulatory and CSPI classifications above. That does not rule out individual sensitivity reactions, and anyone managing allergies, elimination diets, or chronic conditions should verify with a qualified healthcare professional before relying on population-level ratings.

Safety Profile at a Glance

Regulatory and safety classifications for Ny Cheddar Cheese
Source Classification Year
FDA SAFFA Not listed 2024
CSPI Chemical Cuisine Not rated 2024
PlainFoodSafe Score 3/5 2026
Product footprint 21 products OpenFoodFacts

FDA SAFFA database, CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings, OpenFoodFacts product index. See methodology.

Products Containing

Showing 21 of 21 products

5 Star, Premium Cheese Spread, Garlic & Herb
Weis, Weis 5 Star
100/100
Black bear of the black forest, cheddar cheese ball
Black Bear, Black Bear Of The Black Forest
100/100
Black bear of the black forest, cold pack cheese food with almonds and port wine, port wine
Black Bear, Black Bear Of The Black Forest
100/100
Black bear of the black forest, garlic & herb cheese ball
Black Bear, Black Bear Of The Black Forest
100/100
Black bear, bruschetta cheese ball
Black Bear
100/100
Black bear, buffalo blue
Black Bear, Black Bear Enterprise Inc.
100/100
Bruschetta Asiago
Black Bear Enterprise Inc.
100/100
Buffalo Blue Cheese Log
Black bear
100/100
Cheddar - mustard pretzel dip, cheddar - mustard
Unknown
100/100
Cheese Food
Original Herkimer
100/100
Cold pack cheese food with almonds
Unknown
100/100
Garlic & herb cold pack cheese food
Unknown
100/100
Heat & Pour Cheese Spread
Herkimer Foods
100/100
Of The Black Forest, Cheddar Cold Pack Cheese Food With Almonds
Black Bear, Black Bear Of The Black Forest
100/100
Of The Black Forest, Garlic & Herbs Cheese Food
Black Bear, Black Bear Of The Black Forest
100/100
Of The Black Forest, Green Onion Cheese Ball
Black Bear, Black Bear Of The Black Forest
100/100
Of The Black Forest, Port Wine Cold Pack Cheese Food
Black Bear, Black Bear Of The Black Forest
100/100
Original Herkimer, Chutter, Heat & Pour Cheese Spread, Cheddar
Original Herkimer County Cheese Company Inc
100/100
Original Herkimer, Chutter, Spread, Asiago Bacon Horseradish
Original Herkimer County Cheese Company Inc
100/100
Smoked gouda
Unknown
95/100
Spreadable new york cheddar cheese
Unknown
95/100

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ny Cheddar Cheese safe to eat?

Ny Cheddar Cheese has a safety score of 3/5. Always check with a healthcare provider if you have specific dietary concerns.

What products contain Ny Cheddar Cheese?

Ny Cheddar Cheese is found in 21 products in our database, spanning various food categories and brands.

What does Ny Cheddar Cheese do in food?

Ny Cheddar Cheese serves various technical functions in food manufacturing and processing.

Where does this ingredient safety data come from?

Safety data comes from the FDA's SAFFA (Substances Added to Food) database, CSPI (Center for Science in the Public Interest) ratings, and the OpenFoodFacts product database. Product counts reflect items cataloged in OpenFoodFacts.